PR: Ringo Awards 2020 Nominations Now Open

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Pro and Fan Comic Book Awards come to "America's Greatest Comic Book Convention" and YOU GET A VOTE! Ringo Awards 2020 Nominations Now Open BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - April 10, 2020 - The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill, and fun of comics. The awards return for their third year on Saturday, October 24, 2020 as part of the fan- and pro-favorite convention, The Baltimore Comic-Con. Unlike other professional industry awards, the Ringo Awards include fan participation in the nomination process along with an esteemed jury of comics professionals.  More than 20 categories will be celebrated with top honors being given at the awards ceremony in October. Please follow us on social media!          VOTE! Fan and Pro Nominations Fan and pro-jury voting are tallied independently, and the combined nomination ballot is compiled by the Ringo Awards Committee. The top two fan choices become nominees, and the jury's selections fill the remaining three slots for five total nominees per category. Ties may result in more than five nominees in a single category. Nominees will be listed on the ballot alphabetically. Nomination ballot voting will be open to the public (fans and pros) starting April 10, 2020 and will close June 25, 2020. Final Ballot Voting After processing by the Ringo Awards Committee and Jury, the Final Ballot are targeted to be available to comic creative professionals for voting on August 26, 2020 and will be due by September 23, 2020 for final tallying. Presentation of the winners will occur at the Baltimore Comic-Con on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2020. Nomination Eligibility Eligibility for creators and creative works is determined by publication in the preceding calendar year - print publication date takes precedence over electronic publication date. For electronic works, the date of publication is time-stamped with most publications and at least 3 episodes/installments of continuing works must have appeared during the eligibility period. Fan and Pro Nomination Categories * Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist) * Best Writer * Best Artist or Penciller * Best Inker * Best Letterer * Best Colorist * Best Cover Artist * Best Series * Best Single Issue or Story * Best Original Graphic Novel * Best Anthology * Best Humor Comic * Best Comic Strip or Panel * Best Webcomic * Best Non-fiction Comic Work * Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel * Best Presentation in Design Perennial Jury-Only Nomination * The Mike Wieringo Spirit Award Fan-Only Favorite Categories * Favorite Hero * Favorite Villain * Favorite New Series * Favorite New Talent * Favorite Publisher Hero Initiative Award (selected by the Hero Initiative) * The Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award * The Dick Giordano Humanitarian Award Publisher Submissions Publishers wishing to submit works for review by the Ringo Jurors can submit up to five submissions per "Fan and Pro Nomination" and "Perennial Jury-Only Nomination" category that they feel are worthy of consideration. To participate in this process, publishers are asked to have a single representative send an email to contact@ringoawards.com for information on how to send in your submission. "The Ringo Awards will move forward in 2020," said Marc Nathan, Baltimore Comic-Con promoter. "While these are uncertain times, that does not impact our ability to recognize the amazing accomplishments of the comics industry! We have already received multiple inquiries from both publishers and fans about participating in this year's nomination process, and if history is any indicator, we expect involvement to be especially strong this year." Thank You to our 2019 Sponsors The Ringo Awards Committee would like to thank our 2019 sponsors and encourage you to take a look at what they have to offer: Presenting Sponsors: Baltimore Comic-Con Cards, Comics & Collectibles Gold Sponsors: BOOM! Studios WEBTOON Silver Sponsors: Fantastic Forum Graphite Source Point Press Valiant Entertainment Gift Bag Sponsors: Abrams ComicArts (The Bridge, The Imitation Game, Nobody's Fool, Shazam!, Tintin) Action Lab Entertainment (Aberrant Volume 1, The Ghost, The Owl) Archie Comic Publications (various comics) BOOM! Studios (Once and Future #1) Dark Horse Comics (Angel Catbird Volume 1, Black Hammer Volume 1, A Dame to Kill For HC, Ei8ht TPB, Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire) Diamond Comic Distributors (Kingdom Hearts Vinimates) Dynamite Entertainment (Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisdom, Vampirella Comics Packs) IDW Publishing (Marvel Select Sal Buscema - Incredible Hulk, Marvel Select Bob Layton - Invincible Iron Man, Marvel Select Herb Trimpe - Incredible Hulk) New York Review Books (Agony) Source Point Press (TerraQuill) TokyoPop (The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Book 2) Valiant Entertainment (Bloodshot Baltimore Comic-Con Variant, Livewire Vol. 1) WEBTOON (playing cards) If you would like to sponsor the Ringo Awards in 2020, please email us at contact@ringoawards.com for more information. About Mike Wieringo Michael Lance "Mike" Wieringo was known to fans and friends as "Ringo", which is how he signed his artwork. His comics artist graced the pages of DC Comics' The Flash, Adventures of Superman, Batman, and Robin, Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Sensational Spider-Man, and Rogue, and his co-creation Tellos. He passed away on August 12, 2007 at the young age of 44 from an apparent heart attack. About the Ringo Awards The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics. The Ringo Awards recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories, and are the only industry awards nominated by fans and pros alike, with final voting by the comic professional community. Launched in 2017, the awards ceremony is held annually at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Further details are available at www.ringoawards.com. About the Baltimore Comic-Con The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 21st year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com  STAY CONNECTED:

The Ringo Awards, P.O. Box 917, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Maker Comics: Grow a Garden bonus digital comic by Alexis Frederick-Frost

a fun activity to try at home.

Maker Comics: Grow a Garden bonus digital comic by Alexis Frederick-Frost

http://afrederickfrost.com/maker-comics-grow-a-garden

http://afrederickfrost.com/s/TomatoSliceSeedling.pdf

Copies of Maker Comics: Grow a Garden! is available for purchase at your local bookstore and online through Macmillan Publishers' website.

A downloadable copy of this bonus comic is available here: PDF

Milo Manara featured in the Washington Post, of all places

Italian artist pays homage to pandemic's heroic women (aka Italian comic illustrator Milo Manara finds new heroes — women on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic)

Stefano Pitrelli

The Washington Post (April 9 2020): https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/2020/04/09/italian-artist-pays-homage-pandemics-heroic-women/

Clay Jones takes 3rd in Headliner Awards

The Press Club of Atlantic City has announced the winners of the 2020 National Headliner Awards.

Third Place
Clay Jones
CNN/Claytoons

 

Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the National Headliner Awards program is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic merit in the communications industry.

The first National Headliner Awards were presented in 1935.  Since then, more than 2,650 Headliner medallions have been presented to outstanding writers, photographers, daily newspapers, magazines, graphic artists, radio and television stations and networks, and news syndicates.

Dana Maier at the New Yorker

Daily Shouts Fashionable Outfits for Working from Home The Full Caro, the Hedy Lamarr, and other clothing options for domestic productivity. By Dana Maier

Daily Shouts Commuting Awards That Were Cancelled Due to the Coronavirus Most Oblivious While Seated on the Subway Next to a Standing Pregnant Woman—and other awards that won't be handed out this year. By Irving Ruan and Dana Maier

The Lily's latest coronavirus cartoon

When it came to the pandemic and my two young adult children, I had to make a tough decision. Was it right?

I brought home my daughter but left my son at university

Galadriel Watson

April 5 2020

https://www.thelily.com/when-it-came-to-the-pandemic-and-my-two-young-adult-children-i-had-to-make-a-tough-decision-was-it-right/

In these distressing days, how do I protect my young adult children? Because my husband's a nurse, the answer is very tricky.

Ted White on Polio

Long-time comics editor Ted White compares today's epidemic to the polio of his youth -

Déjà Vu All Over Again

By Ted White

Falls Church News-Press (April 2 2020) / FCNP.com April 7, 2020 

https://fcnp.com/2020/04/07/deja-vu-all-over-again/

Ben Hatke returns to blogging

Wine, Love, and Lyrics in a time of Quarantine.

April 6, 2020

http://www.benhatke.com/2020/04/wine-love-and-lyrics-in-time-of.html

It's good to see his art again.

Cavna talks to cartoonists about isolation

5 tips to spark your creativity while working alone, from artists who do it all the time

Michael Cavna 

Washington Post April 6, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/04/06/creativity-brain-tips-mind-isolation-art-quarantine/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "The Sick Man of Earth"

DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock's latest cartoon -

"The Sick Man of Earth"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2968

It's damn near official: the US is the epicenter of this pandemic, in more ways than one.

The US is waging economic warfare against Iran, Iraq, Venezuela and Cuba as they struggle to contain the pandemic in their nations, even as Cuba sends doctors to assist efforts in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. The US has also attempted to block delivery of masks and respirators to Barbados, of all places.

The US Federal government is seizing shipments of masks and ventilators destined for hospitals in Massachusetts, New Jersey and other states. The Governor of New York is still cutting Medicaid funds in the middle of a pandemic — and, of course, the Democratic Party is insisting on dragging voters to the polls in person for the Wisconsin Primary, despite the horrorshow in Illinois.

Acts of war, piracy, deprivation, fraud?
It should be pretty clear by now who the real "sick man" is on this planet.

That darn Loose Parts

This drink burns [letter; Loose Parts]

Larry Butler, Reston

Washington Post April 4 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/readers-critique-the-post-how-to-cover-the-presidents-handling-of-the-coronavirus/2020/04/03/d1dddd24-75d3-11ea-a9bd-9f8b593300d0_story.html

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "We're All In This Together"

From Washington's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock -

"We're All In This Together"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2963


Whoever came up with that smarmy-ass slogan obviously has a poor sense of irony.

The State, the media, the Party, capitalism and the rich'n'famous are all in this together — against the People. And WE'RE all in this together against THEM.

So, let's get to it, gang.

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"Kim Kardashian asks fans for ideas on how to keep her kids entertained... as she shares snap from inside mansion that features HUGE playroom, cinema, swimming pool and basketball court" Daily Mail, 03.25.20 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8152989/Kim-Kardashian-asks-fans-theyre-keeping-kids-entertained-social-distancing.html

"CBS Stars Vow 'We're All in This Together' in PSA to Calm Coronavirus Fears", AdWeek 03.17.20 
https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/cbs-stars-vow-were-all-in-this-together-in-psa-to-calm-coronavirus-fears/

"Trump Harnesses Wartime Powers and Signs Coronavirus Legislation", Los Angeles Times 03.19.20 
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/nation/trump-harnesses-wartime-powers-and-signs-coronavirus-legislation/article_273c90e6-69de-11ea-a0fc-ffa065e90f78.html

"Coronavirus Crashes The Wisconsin Primary", Politico 03.31.20 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/31/coronavirus-crashes-wisconsin-primary-157722

"We're All In This Together", John W. Whitehead in CounterPunch 02.18.20 
https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/02/18/were-all-in-this-together/

PR: Beyond Comics Live Auction - Saturday, April 4 at 9:30am

It's our first so please give us a visit!

Beyond Comics LIVE FACEBOOK AUCTION! Saturday, April 4th 9:30am to 12noon (Or when everything is gone) Beyond Comics Facebook Link! Auction Items! These are comic book sets Issue Numbers are as shown below All comics are in VF to NM condition Auction Prices Do Not Include Shipping Shipping will be USPS Parcel Select: In state: $9 : Out of State $15 All Payments go through PayPal to beyondcomics@beyondcomics.com Credit Cards accepted through Facebook Messenger. Title Issues Publisher Batman '66                                      1-30    plus The Lost Episode One-Shot    DC Batman: The Cult                             1-4                                                                DC Black Orchid                                    1-3                                                                DC Black Widow (2016)                         1-12                                                              Marvel Camelot 3000                                  1-12                                                             DC Civil War Michael Cho Variants     1-7                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II                                       1-8                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Choosing Sides            1-6                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Gods of War                 1-4                       SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Kingpin                         1-4                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Ulysses                         1-3                       SET                                Marvel Civil War II: X-Men                          1-4                       SET                                Marvel Daredevil: The Man Without Fear    1-5                                                                Marvel Doom 2099                                      1-13                                                              Marvel Eternals (2008)                                1-5                                                                Marvel Fatale (#1 - both covers)                 1-24                                                              Image  Hellraiser                                         1-12, Ann. 1                                                 Boom Judge Dredd                                    1-17                                                              Eagle Marvel Comics Presents Weapon X    72-84                                                            Marvel New Avengers (2010)                       1-30, 16.1, Ann.                                          Marvel Spider-Man 2099                             1-21                                                              Marvel Star Trek                                         1-18                                                              Marvel Strikeforce Morituri                          1-15                                                              Marvel Strontium Dog                                  1-24                                                              Quality Supreme Power (#1 Special Edition) 1-18                     SET                                Marvel Supreme Power: Hyperion   1-5                                    SET                                Marvel Supreme Power: Nighthawk  1-6                                SET                                Marvel Thanos Rising                                  1-5                                                                Marvel The Spectre (80's series)                 1-20                                                              DC The Vision & the Scarlet Witch        1-12                                                              Marvel Ultimate X-Men                                1-12                                                              Marvel What If… (1989)                              1-20                                                              Marvel X-Men: Deadly Genesis                   1-6                                                               Marvel Young X-Men                                   1-12                                                              Marvel Check Out Our Online Stores For Additional Items! Beyond Comics Amazon Store Beyond Comics eBay Store Beyond Comics www.beyondcomics.com Gaithersburg - Frederick We take great pride in carrying the most amazing selection of statues, action figures, toys, and random comic merchandise to be found anywhere. CONTACT US ‌ ‌ ‌

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Raina Telgemeier on NPR

A Reading List For The Social Distancing Era, From Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier

Ailsa Chang

All Things Considered March 30, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/824021942/a-reading-list-for-the-social-distancing-era-from-author-raina-telgemeier

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2020/03/20200330_atc_a_reading_list_for_the_social_distancing_era_from_author_raina_telgemeier.mp3

Robin Ha and Ebony Flowers are on her list. 

NPR cartoon on coronavirus home schooling

Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity

LA Johnson

Anya Kamenetz

NPR March 27, 2020 

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/816575527/comic-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-school-without-losing-your-sanity

PR: 2020 Ignatz Submissions Info

Hello Everyone! In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we are changing up the process for Ignatz submissions. This year we will only be accepting PDFs to be submitted to the Ignatz jurors, with an optional single physical copies to follow later in the year. Please note that these changes are for this year only and that our plan is to return to the traditional model in 2021. Here is the process for submitting your mini-comics, comics, graphic novels and anthologies for the SPX 2020 Ignatz Awards: Go to this shared public folder to drop PDFs of your comics. All you have to do is place your PDF in that folder, and we will get it to the Ignatz jurors We are ONLY accepting single-file PDFs of the comics - we cannot accept folders of files, or comics in other formats Each file must be named with the following naming convention: For mini-comics, comics and graphic novels: CreatorLastName.CreatorFirstName.Comic_Title.IssueNumber.Publisher.PubMonthPubYear.pdf For example: Hanselmann.Simon.Bad_Gateway.Fantagraphics.July2019.pdf NOTES: If there is no Issue Number, then do not put one in the file name If it is self published, put Self as the Publisher For anthologies: EditorLastName.EditorFirstName.Comic_Title..Publisher.PubMonthPubYear.pdf For example: Newlavant.Hazel.Comics_for_Choice.Self.June2017.PDF NOTE: If there are multiple editors, use only the first one listed on the title page. Please do not assume we will figure out the creator's name, publisher, etc., as we simply won't have the time/person power Submissions must have been published between June 1, 2019 and May 30, 2020, and the deadline for all submissions is June 1, 2020 We'd kindly ask you to hold one print copy of each title for inclusion in the Library of Congress small press collection - ideally you'll be able to simply drop a copy off at SPX, or we'll arrange to have it mailed to us hopefully sometime later this year depending on the circumstances. Ok, that's it. Please let us know any questions you have, and thanks so much for making great art!! Dan, Francesca and everyone else at SPX Hit us up on Instagram, Twitter, or  Facebook for a quick reply. We're also happy to chat if you email us at dan@smallpressexpo.com. Copyright © 2020 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved.  You are getting this email because we know you might want a table to SPX 2020!!  Our mailing address is:  Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 ‌ ‌

Small Press Expo | P.O. Box 5704, Bethesda, MD 20824

Richmond and Baltimore comics store owners interviewed by PW on coronavirus

Comics vs. Coronavirus: Following Up with Comics Retailers

By Shannon O'Leary

Apr 01, 2020

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/82867-comics-vs-coronavirus-followup-with-comics-retailers.html

Dav Pilkey on Library of Congress website

Hey Kids! Dav Pilkey Reads From "Dog Man," Shows You How to Draw Big Jim

04/03/2020 

https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2020/04/hey-kids-dav-pilkey-shows-you-how-to-draw-big-jim/

Bestselling children's author Dav Pilkey shows readers how to draw "Big Jim," a character from his "Dog Man" series, and reads from one of the books.

RVA Mag on GalaxyCon

Creators Are The Backbone Of GalaxyCon

Ash Griffith | March 27, 2020

https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/creators-are-the-backbone-of-galaxycon.html